Obituaries

Sep 18, 2019

Kathryn 'Kathy' A. Turner, 69, of Hutchinson, died September 18, 2019, at Salina Regional Health Center.

She is survived by: sons, Seth (Allie) Turner and Troy (Clarissa) Turner; four grandchildren; sister, Patricia Shields; brother, Donald Gariglietti; and Donald 'Don' L. Turner.

No services per Kathy's request. Elliott Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Sep 17, 2019

Betty I. Robinson 'Elizabeth Ann', died September 17, 2019, at The Cedars in McPherson. She was born April 29, 1928, in New Haven, Connecticut, while her missionary parents were on furlough from China. Betty lived in China during the early years of her life.

Following her graduation from McPherson High School in 1946, Betty attended McPherson College...

Sep 17, 2019

Margaret Joan McKinney, 83, died September 17, 2019, at Wesley Woodlawn Hospital, Wichita. She was born July 27, 1936, in Wichita, the daughter of proud parents, Stanley and Margaret (Jessen) Shaft.  Joan grew up in a lively household with her four brothers: Jerry, David, Donald, John, and their dog, Sam.

She was a devoted member of Emanuel...

Sep 16, 2019

Marcella 'Marcy' Showalter, 77, of Hutchinson, died September 16, 2019, at Good Samaritan Society-Hutchinson Village. She was born June 26, 1942, in Plains, to Adam Casper and Helen (Amerin) Eakes, Jr.

On March 15, 1989, she married Jack Dean Showalter in Hutchinson. Marcy was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing for her family, playing bingo, and traveling to...

Sep 16, 2019

Lorraine M. Ramsey, 95, of Hutchinson, died September 16, 2019, at her home. She was born August 20, 1924, in Walker, MN, to Frank and Marie (Jakschi) Hohman.

Lorraine graduated from Walker High School, Walker, MN, in 1941. She was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church since 1948, and was a member of the St. Teresa...

Sep 15, 2019

Sharon Nitzsche, 78, of Hutchinson, died, September 15, 2019, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born February 2, 1941, to William 'Brownie' and Eloise (Sharits) Amerine.

Sharon graduated from Turon High school in 1959. She worked for many years for the City of Turon as a librarian and city clerk.  Sharon loved her community and was...

Sep 15, 2019

Candace Elizabeth 'Candy' Kline, 74, of Hutchinson, died September 15, 2019, at her home. She was born July 21, 1945, in Wichita, the daughter of Burt L. and Virginia L. (Streeter) Whitlock. Candy graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1963 and Lindenwood College in 1967. She worked  as a reference librarian at Hutchinson Public Library until her retirement. Candy...

Sep 14, 2019

Edward 'Ted' Wray McAdams, 67, passed away unexpectedly September 14, 2019. He was born to Virgil and Joyce (Brice-Nash) McAdams on April 18, 1952.

Ted attended and graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1970. He began working at Consolidated Manufacturing at age 16 and worked his way up to sales/truck driver in 1992. Ted transferred to AER...

Sep 13, 2019

Timm Fahrbach, 70, formerly of Hutchinson, died September 13, 2019.

A memorial celebration of Timm's life will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 12, 2019, at Elliott Chapel, Hutchinson.

In lieu of flowers, Timm has requested donations to Cause for Paws, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Sep 13, 2019

St. Joseph, Mi. - Earnestine L. Carder, 96, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019, at Caretel Inns of Lakeland.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Thursday, October 3, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Berrien County Baptist Church, 5940 St. Joseph Ave., Stevensville, with Pastor James Whitman officiating.

Burial will take...

Sep 13, 2019

Bettie Jo Wagler, 94, of Lenexa, Kansas, formerly of Hutchinson, went home to her Lord on September 13, 2019. Bettie was born April 13, 1925, in DeKalb, Texas, to William and Mary (Telford) Butler. She grew up on her father's cattle ranch surrounded by her sisters, Emma and Ouida, countless animals, and a lot of joy. While attending the...

Sep 12, 2019

Debra Jean 'Debbie' Yoder, 62, died Thursday, September 12, 2019, at Ascension Via Christi, St. Francis Campus, Wichita. She was born June 30, 1957, in Wichita, to James Frederick and Myrna Marie (Wynn) Pike.

Debbie was a 1975 graduate of Nickerson High School. She graduated from Hutchinson Community College and Wichita State University. Debbie was a retired...

Sep 12, 2019

Walter L. 'Moose' Carter, 85, of Hutchinson, died, September 12, 2019, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. He was born December 19, 1933, in Hutchinson, to John Wesley and Laura Margaret (Price) Carter.

Walter worked for Betts Bakery, K-Mart, construction, and as a school bus driver for public schools.

He is survived by wife, Sharon...

Sep 11, 2019

Detective Jon 'JC' Culley, 59, of Hutchinson, died September 11, 2019, at his home. He was born June 3, 1960, in Topeka, to Donald and Jacqueline (Hughes) Culley).

JC graduated from Topeka High School in 1978 and attended Kansas State University. While in college, he played the saxophone in the Kansas State Marching Band and was a...

Sep 9, 2019

Zahn B. Lukens, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and community volunteer, passed away at Brookdale Senior Living Community, Overland Park, Kansas on September 9, 2019. Zahn was born on April 21, 1931 in Baltimore, Maryland, to her parents Olive and Joseph W. Belcher II. She and her brother, Joseph III, 'Jerry' were raised in Baltimore, where she attended high...

Sep 9, 2019

Geraldine Kaye 'Geri' Decker, 75, of Hutchinson, died September 9, 2019, at her home. She was born February 24, 1944, in Stafford, to James Lloyd and Velma Ruth (Chambers) Petering.

Geri graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1962, and was a member of New Covenant Presbyterian Church, where she served as a deacon. Her greatest passion was...

Sep 7, 2019

Maxine Elizabeth Dewhirst, 99, of South Hutchinson, died September 7, 2019, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson.  She was born December 1, 1919, in Arma, KS, to Fay E. and Nannie E. (Deemer) Dewhirst.

Maxine attended schools in Girard and graduated from Girard High School.  After graduation, she taught in a one room school house for several...

Sep 5, 2019

David Price McQuilliam, 75, died September 5, 2019, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born July 29, 1944, in Hutchinson, to Loyd L. and Dorothy Irene (Scheele) McQuilliam.

David graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1963.  He worked at Sandy's (a former fast-food restaurant that was located on North Main in Hutchinson), as an assistant manager.  ...

Sep 4, 2019

Darol Lee Graham, 85, of Carlsbad, CA, died September 4, 2019, at Blue Skies Home, San Marcos, CA. He was born May 26, 1934, in Burrton, KS, to John Anderson and Velma Mae (Hoskinson) Graham.

Darol was a 1952 graduate of Burrton High School and graduated cum laude from Southwestern College, Winfield, KS, in 1956, with a...

Sep 4, 2019

Kay Diane Bontrager, 72, died September 4, 2019, at her home.  She was born February 17, 1947, the daughter of Bill L. and A. Frances (Hampton) Repass.  Kay was a 1965 graduate of Hutchinson High School and homemaker.  She also worked at the Boy Scout office in Hutchinson.  Kay loved spending time with her family and watching movies.  She...